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SV Router FC-FC 3 – Installation and User Guide – Sun Release
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Configure the SV Router
FC storage connected through an SV Router unit can be configured in four ways:
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An arbitrated loop
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An arbitrated loop with other devices connected using a switch.
In an arbitrated loop, each device is connected to two neighboring devices, creating a loop
when all the devices are connected. Only one SV Router (usually referred to as the master)
is used to configure the storage devices.
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A point-to-point configuration with no switched connections.
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A point-to-point configuration with other devices connected using a switch.
In a point-to-point configuration, one device is connected to one of the FC ports on the SV
Router FC-FC 3, creating a single point-to-point configuration.
Note: When there are only two ports and both are capable of operating point-to-point, then both ports
should be set to use point-to-point mode.
Initial Configuration
To configure the SV Router, you must use the User Service Utility menu located in the SV
Router. There are two ways to access this menu.
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The first is through the serial port, using communication software such as ; PROCOMM
PLUS or Windows Hyperterminal. See "Setting up Communications Software" on page 31
for information on accessing the User Service Utility menu with communication software.
Note: Because the SV Routers are usually located in a different location from the management
server, the communication software is best installed in a laptop computer.
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The second, is to establish a telnet session using the Ethernet port. However, before you
establish Ethernet communication you must first enable Ethernet access to the SV Router.
See
"Telnet/FTP" on page 33 for information on accessing the User Service Utility menu
by telnetting.